2000 Renault Laguna vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Xantia (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 67 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Xantia (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Laguna | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1782 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
